china

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Or so often acted like a bull in a china shop, such as by threatening war with Greenland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Unless organizations develop clear strategies, A.I. in the workplace becomes a bull in a china shop—with those who never even wanted it tasked with cleaning up the mess.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

The less scrupulous voices also invade Beverly’s meticulous household like bulls in a suburban china shop.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Holly, 34, from Reading, hunted in charity shops and vintage fairs for foil decorations, satin baubles, tablecloths and china.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

How pretty, to my eyes, did the china cups and bright teapot look, placed on the little round table near the fire!

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë